Attention, salad lovers and health-conscious shoppers! It's time to check your fridges and be aware of a significant recall affecting a range of popular salad leaf products.

Coles supermarkets have issued an urgent recall across Australia, pulling several fresh produce items from their shelves due to potential contamination concerns.

The recall, which initially targeted a limited number of items, has been dramatically extended to include a wider array of products sold not only in Coles supermarkets but also in Coles Local stores and through Coles Online.

This action spans multiple states and territories, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

The affected items were sold between 20 March and 29 March, with use-by dates up to and including 9 April.

Coles' salad leaf recall expanded across Australia due to potential contamination. Credit: Coles

This drastic measure is due to potential microbial (STEC) contamination.

STEC, or Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, is a group of bacteria that can lead to serious foodborne illnesses.

Symptoms can range from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to severe conditions such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can be life-threatening, particularly for the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.

Coles has taken a proactive approach by advising customers not to consume the products and to seek medical advice if they have health concerns.

The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of consumers, and Coles has issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by the recall.

Coles is offering a full refund to those who purchased any of the recalled products.

Customers can return the items to any Coles supermarket or Coles Local store.

If you've purchased the products online, contact Coles Online Customer Care at 1800 455 400 to arrange a refund or credit.

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Here's a comprehensive list of the recalled salad leaf products to look out for:

• Coles Spinach (60g, 120g, 280g, and 400g)
• Coles Family Mix Stir Fry 400g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Spinach and Kale 300g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Spinach and Rocket (60g and 120g)
• Coles Beetslaw 320g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles 4 Leaf Blend 200g
• Coles 4 Leaf Mix 120g
• Coles Baby Leaf & Beet Blend 150g
• Coles Baby Leaf Blend 300g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Kitchen Green Goddess Salad 300g
• Coles Mixed Leaf Garden Salad 180g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Mediterranean Style Bowl 185g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Beetslaw Bowl 180g- Coles Sweet Potato Superfood Bowl 180g (including South Australia and Northern Territory)
• Coles Kitchen Roast Pumpkin Fetta & Walnut Salad 265g
• Coles Kitchen Pesto Risoni Salad 190g
• Coles Kitchen Pots Egg and Spinach Pot 100g

It's essential to stay informed and vigilant about food safety.

If you have any of these products at home, do not consume them.

Instead, follow the recall instructions to ensure your health and safety.

We at the Seniors Discount Club understand the importance of fresh, healthy eating and the paramount importance of safety.

We encourage our members to share this information with friends and family to help prevent potential health risks.

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Key Takeaways

• Coles has expanded its recall across Australia for various salad leaf products due to potential microbial (STEC) contamination.
• The updated recall affects products sold in Coles supermarkets, Coles Local stores, and Coles Online in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT, and some products in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
• Customers are advised not to consume the potentially contaminated products and can return them for a full refund to any Coles supermarket or Coles Local store or contact Coles Online Customer Care.
• Coles has apologised for the inconvenience and provided a list of the affected products, including different sizes of Coles-branded spinach, various mixed salad products, and some salad bowls.

Have you been affected by this recall, or do you have any tips for ensuring the safety of your fresh produce? Join the conversation in the comments below and share your experiences with the community.

 

[bombadier]

Funny , first person to be on this subject, I bought a mixed rocket and baby spinach $2 bag at woolies on 21'st, life till 26th, opened next day and it looked bruised and sloppy, threw it, 3 days later warning came out, go figure.